[RBW] Re: big man 650b

2010-10-18 Thread CyclesNoel
I'm 6' 1 and tend to be around 200 pounds. I ride a 63 cm frame designed around 650b/42mm. I am a die-hard fan of 650b but I have to say that I cannot see any reason for converting to 650b except for the desire to use very wide tires, hopefully without toe overlap. The conversions I have seen

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

2015-10-27 Thread CyclesNoel
A friend spotted this post and emailed me thinking I might be useful. I've been using the Rohloff on and off road for about five years and have built several frames for it. I'd be happy to try to address any questions - or if you really don't want to "go public", we can do the PM thing. Noel

[RBW] Re: Rohloff IGH Questions

2015-10-28 Thread CyclesNoel
So thanks to the moderators for putting my first reply in so late it makes me look like moron. :-P WRT to the OP's question: I agree that the problem is probably that the cables are too tight. Backing off both adjustors half a turn or so will probably make a big difference. Of course, the